Sexism In The Crucible

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In a place of worship you would think they would want to build up their followers but instead during this time they tore them down but still made it appealing enough for them to continue their path of religion. Lily is learning that women are entitled to as much say in a matter as any man. Scout also saw this kind of sexism in the courtroom, women were not allowed to be apart of the jury on the grounds that they were not capable of hearing such horrific things and could not know the dangers that lie in front of them.

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